Martin’s recent publications advance kinesiology

Eric Martin, an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology, recently had two articles published in academic journals. These publications reflect his dedication to pushing forward research in the field of kinesiology.

The first article, "'I Can't Imagine Not Being an Athlete': A Retrospective Qualitative Analysis of the Factors That Influence Sport Passion Development in Collegiate Athletes," published in the Journal For Advancing Sport Psychology in Research was written by Martin and two of his former undergraduate research assistants, now alumni, Alexis Stokes and Eleanor Cain. The article, led by Stokes, delves into the factors that influenced the development of harmonious passion and obsessive passion among collegiate athletes. It examines how athletes' past sports experiences have contributed to the development of their current passion profiles, highlighting both similarities and differences between those with greater levels of harmonious passion and those with greater levels of obsessive passion.

Martin, as part of a research collaboration, published "Supporting Collegiate Students in the United States Through Athletic and Career Transitions" in the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action. This article examines the complex athletic and career transitions that student-athletes face when switching from competition to academic pursuits. It aims to provide examples of how psychological support can support athletes' mental well-being during periods of change.

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